City of North Vancouver Public Library
120 West 14th Street North Vancouver, BC
The new City of North Vancouver Public Library is a state-of-the-art building with more than double the capacity of the previous library. With 3 Levels of collections and admin space at 3395 square meters and 2 levels of underground parking at 3370 square meters, for a total of 6765 square meters; this library is a landmark building for its vibrant community of 46,000 citizens. The project also includes a new civic plaza that extends from Lonsdale street to the city hall, connecting the library to the busy shopping district. A cafe has been incorporated into the south facade of the building to provide an opportunity for plaza users and library users to interact.